James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial
James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $190K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $60K.
James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial at a glance
In short: James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial gave $49K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $49,250
- -1.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,156
- +35.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $190,488
- +5.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Piedmont Environmental Council ($30K). Together the top 8 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $66K (2021). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Environmental Council Warrenton, VA | Protect/Restore Virginia Piedmont | $30,000 |
| Piedmont Symphony Orchestra Warrenton, VA | Shared Experience Through Music | $5,000 |
| Paragon Philharmonia Alexandria, VA | Shared Experience Through Music | $5,000 |
| Windy Hill Foundation Middleburg, VA | Provide Safe & Affordable Housing | $5,000 |
| Middleburg Community Center Middleburg, VA | Cultural/Civic Amenities | $2,500 |
| A Place to Be Middleburg, VA | Music Therapy & Performance | $1,000 |
| Middleburg Library Advisory Board Middleburg, VA | Promote a Love of Learning | $500 |
| The Plains Community League The Plains, VA | Educational & Social Outreach | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $190,488 | $61,420 | $51,750 | $49,250 | 8 | $50,500 | $60,170 | $40,621 |
| 2025 | $180,818 | $17,334 | $52,895 | $50,000 | 11 | $51,447 | $15,886 | $37,810 |
| 2024 | $216,379 | $17,852 | $52,712 | $49,050 | 8 | $50,847 | $19,610 | $31,132 |
| 2023 | $254,850 | $15,172 | $41,006 | $36,750 | 8 | $38,761 | $13,107 | $31,814 |
| 2022 | $445,368 | $64,224 | $22,024 | $22,000 | 9 | $22,000 | $64,224 | $33,020 |
| 2021 | $414,371 | $42,580 | $67,749 | $65,750 | 10 | — | $42,580 | $19,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial is led by James R. Kleeblatt, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James R. Kleeblatt
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Kleeblatt
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Betsy S. Kleeblatt
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael A. Kane (2021–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial
How much does James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial give each year?
James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial gave $49K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $50K across 11 grants.
What is James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial's typical grant size?
James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial's median grant in 2026 was $3,750, and its average grant was $6,156, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial give grants?
James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Middleburg, VA (4 grants) and Warrenton, VA (2 grants).
Does James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial's largest grantees?
James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial's largest 2026 grantees include Piedmont Environmental Council ($30,000), Piedmont Symphony Orchestra ($5,000) and Paragon Philharmonia ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial?
James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial reported $190K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial's EIN?
James Lessing Kleeblatt Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1536960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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